If you are looking for something to do this fall and feel stumped, might I suggest eating.

There are many events over the next two months, three of them give you a broad taste of what our city has to offer.

Taste the Future is Tuesday – September 14th. Do not panic you can buy tickets at the door and there are no classes at Columbus State this week so there is plenty of easy, accessible and free parking. Columbus State Culinary arts students pair with local eateries and food service companies to offer an evening of incredible food. There are a bevy of beverages including beer and wine. Everything is included in your ticket. This is my third year eating at this event and I really look forward to it. If you are on the fence about going, check our this photo recap of last year by my friend Becke from Columbus Foodie (and try not to drool on your keyboard) Click Here.

A Taste of Columbus is September 28th. Try not to gasp but I have not been to this event and I am unable to go. I know, for the Gourmand who eats everything, everywhere, this seems not right. The good news is I have one free ticket to give to someone.. The first person that posts “Give me the ticket Mr. Gourmand” (and includes an e-mail address) gets the prize. (If the winner cares to report back after, even better). This event benefits HomeReach Hospice and will feature the fare of Barcelona, Basi Italia, G. Michael’s, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, Latitude 41, The Refectory and others.

A Taste of Grandview Heights is on Sunday October 3rd. Grandview restaurants and foodsmiths serve and show off their best fare in McKinley Park (1661 Goodale Blvd) from 2 – 7 PM. If you do not spend much time in Grandview this is a great way to eat your way through the menu of restaurants this area has to offer.

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Kate Bsaid

I was all set to demand the ticket, but I never can get a handle on how vegetarian-friendly something like this. I feel like a $50 ticket would be wasted on someone like me who won’t partake of meat or fish.

CMH G Reply: Events like this usually have 1/2 or less of featured items that are vegetarian friendly. Maybe we need to see if we can grow and all vegetarian and/or gluten free charity event.